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Gloucester, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)
  • Hiring is shrinking (2 added vs 5 removed this week)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 42% from the last 14 days)

Gloucester, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The Gloucester, MA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 26 active job postings tracked here, 50% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and customer success, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and customer success.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Gloucester, MA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Gloucester, MA.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager3
  • Customer Success2
  • Retail Associate2
  • Cook / Kitchen2
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2
  • Crew / Cashier1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail16
  • Food Service / Restaurants13
  • Healthcare3
  • Consumer Goods3
  • Telecommunications2
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified24 · 92%
  • Intern1 · 4%
  • Contract1 · 4%

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